Welcome to The King Edward Care Home

The King Edward Care Home is a small, friendly home for up to 13 residents, which allows us to get to know each person as an individual. We focus on what makes each resident unique—their life story, habits, and what makes their day feel meaningful. Our goal is to create a safe, welcoming environment where people living with dementia can continue to enjoy life and feel valued.

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Our Care

We provide support that’s tailored to each person, recognising their preferences and abilities:

         Residential Dementia Care: Gentle assistance with personal care, medication, meals, and daily routines, always respecting individual choices.

        Health & Wellbeing Support: We work closely with GPs, community nurses, and therapists to ensure

 residents’ physical and emotional health needs are met.

        Activities & Engagement: Residents can take part in music, reminiscence, gentle exercise, arts & crafts, and seasonal events—activities are designed around their interests and abilities.

       Short Stays & Respite: Flexible placements are available for recovery or to give families a break.

        End-of-Life Care: Compassionate care that respects residents’ wishes and involves families at every stage.

        Family Support: We keep families informed and involved, welcoming them to visit and participate in care                                                                                     whenever they like.

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Supporting People Living with Dementia

We aim to make everyday life as comfortable and enjoyable as possible:
        •       Our Environment: Clear signage, homely décor, and thoughtful design help reduce confusion and make the home feel familiar.
        •       Communication: Staff use calm, reassuring language and offer choices, listening carefully to residents’ needs and preferences.
        •       Routines & Daily Life: We maintain familiar routines but adapt them for each resident, incorporating their personal history and habits.
        •       Safety with Independence: Residents are encouraged to do as much as they can for themselves, with safety measures in place to give reassurance.
        •       Positive Behaviour Support: We look for triggers to distress and support residents proactively, helping them feel secure and understood.

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Activities at King Edward

Our activity programme is flexible, meaningful, and based on residents’ preferences:
        •       Monday: Gentle exercise, tea & chat, music hour
        •       Tuesday: Reminiscence group, baking, garden time
        •       Wednesday: Arts & crafts, reading circle, film night
        •       Thursday: Movement & stretch, one-to-one time
        •       Friday: Sing-along, sensory session, family visiting
        •       Weekend: Community outings (where appropriate), board games

Residents can join in at their own pace, and we always adapt activities to make sure everyone can take part comfortably.

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Additional Services

        •       Hairdressing: Visits every two weeks. Residents or their representatives pay the hairdresser directly for their service.
        •       Chiropody: Visits every six weeks. Residents or their representatives pay the chiropodist directly.

These services are optional but popular and help residents maintain personal care, comfort, and wellbeing.

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Our Team

We pride ourselves on consistency and familiarity:
        •       Daytime (8:00am – 8:00pm): 3 care staff providing support, companionship, and leading activities.
        •       Overnight (8:00pm – 8:00am): 2 staff on wake-and-watch duty, offering reassurance and monitoring safety.

Staffing is regularly reviewed to meet residents’ needs, so everyone gets the right support at the right time.

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Funding & Fees

We offer clear, straightforward options:
        •       Council-funded placements (subject to local authority assessment)
        •       Private/self-funded placements
        •       Top-up fees: These may apply depending on room choice or extra care needs. We always discuss these openly with families before any decisions are made.

Included in fees: 24/7 care, meals, refreshments, laundry, housekeeping, daily activities, and basic toiletries. Optional services, such as hairdressing or chiropody, are arranged separately and paid directly by residents or their representatives.